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We've always strived to be as open and transparent with our users as possible,
and making reddit open source is part of that. When we say "open-source" we mean
specifically that the code behind reddit is available to the public for
download, and we're inviting the public to submit code to help improve the
site.

reddit is unique in the social news scene in that we have a huge community of
developers. It seems only natural that we give you all in that community a
chance to contribute back to reddit and make it a better place for everyone. We
know reddit's success has less to do with our technology than it does with you,
our community, and we want to let our community improve our technology.

Learn reddit

Install reddit

For Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) we have an automated install script that sets up a suitable development environment.

Alternatively, you can see our Install Guide for instructions on setting up
reddit from scratch. Many frequently asked questions regarding local reddit
installs are covered in our FAQ.

Change reddit

When you've finished working on your patch, send us a pull request and we'll
look at merging up your changes. For simpler changes (template tweaks, CSS
fixes, etc.) you're welcome to send unsolicited pull requests. For larger, more
core, changes make sure to check with us first so you don't waste any time if
we don't feel it's the right direction to go down.